Nioh 2 Remastered, Mezuki boss fight solo. Tips to make it easier!

Nioh 2 according to Wikipedia is an action role-playing video game developed by Team Ninja for the PlayStation 4. It was published by Koei Tecmo in Japan and Sony Interactive Entertainment worldwide on March 13, 2020. It is both a prequel and sequel to Nioh (2017). Versions for PlayStation 5 and Windows titled Nioh 2: Complete Edition featuring all the previous downloadable content were released on February 5, 2021, by Koei Tecmo. The game received mostly positive reviews and sold 2.5 million units by February 2022. Mezuki is first boss you encounter in the game, it took me fair number of attempts till I defeated him. My advice use weapon that deals good damage even if it is heavier. Keep moving sort of around him on your left side. Also, if you keep pressing your block is even safer. Save your Yokai form for dark realm. Gather few extra healing items. Use the structure in the up middle for your advantage. Practice R2+O counter... don't be like me... to stun him!!! Good luck!!!:)